Holiday Goods

Vinegar Power Trio: Moscatell vinegar from Spain, Banyuls vinegar from France, and Balsamic from Italy

Ratto’s is gearing up for the holidays with lots of great products for your holiday cooking, eating & gift-giving! Come in an peruse our shelves for special ingredients such as Moscatell wine vinegar from Spain (a newcomer that we’re really excited about), Banyuls vinegar from France (treasured in the world’s finest kitchens for vinaigrettes and deglazing), and of course a great selection of balsamic vinegars from Italy.

We’ve also stocked our shelves with the award-winning walnut & hazelnut oils from J. Le Blanc. This small, family operation based in Burgundy, France has gained an international following for their handcrafted nut oils. Each batch is roasted, cold-pressed, unrefined & made-to-order for unparalleled freshness. Add their lovely, toasty flavor to veggies, salad dressings and cheese! Perfect for Fall & Winter holiday cuisine. Here’s a recipe for a classic French vinaigrette:

1 part Banyuls vinegar

3 parts of one of the following: J. Leblanc walnut or hazelnut oil, or a good olive oil

about 1/2 tsp finely chopped shallots

1/2 to 1 tsp Dijon mustard (unflavored)

Salt & pepper to taste

Toss with your preferred salad greens.

We’ve received the bulk of our holiday treats, including nougats from Italy, France & Spain, panettone & panforte from Italy, and chocolates (so many wonderful choices) from Europe and the U.S.